CFMEU delegate and former Bandidos bikie Johnny ‘Two Guns’ Walker to return to boxing ring

A former unionist who served eight years in a Melbourne prison is eyeing off a comeback to professional fighting, but it’s not expected to be without scrutiny. See the video.

One of the delegates forced out of the CFMEU is set to return to the boxing ring.

Johnny “Two Guns” Walker, a former Bandido bikie turned unionist, is setting himself to fight at the Melbourne Pavilion in Flemington next February just months after losing his job.

Walker, now in his 40s, has not fought a professional fight for more than a decade.

But fight industry insiders say the touted fight, being managed by Hardcore Promotions, will be scrutinised by the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board.

It is also likely Victoria Police will advise Melbourne Pavilion’s management about holding the event.

The former Bandido bikie turned unionist plans to fight in February in Melbourne.

Promoter Marc Gelsi said the fight was still to be signed-off despite a post appearing online promoting the comeback.

“There’s nothing locked in at this point,’’ Mr Gelsi said.

“Everyone has a chance to redeem themselves and get their life back on track.

“I’ve got him an opponent. I don’t see any reason why there should be a problem.’’

In his prime, Walker was a highly-rated cruiser weight.

Ex Bandidos sergeant-at-arms Johnny "Two Guns" Walker. Picture: Supplied

Johnny Walker (left) and Ange Goussis (right). Picture: Supplied

Beginning his professional fighting career in 2004, Walker joined the Bandidos after he challenged for a world title in 2009.

Walker has expressed publicly that leaving the fight game left him feeling lost and that he replaced boxing with the “brotherhood’’ of the Bandidos.

Walker has not fought a professional fight for more than a decade.

Victoria Police is likely to advise Melbourne Pavilion’s management about holding the fight.

His father, Peter, was a prominent Bandido and served as chapter president.

Walker spent eight years in prison over the fatal bashing of drunken man Michael Strike after an argument over Walker’s dog – Trouble – at the Brunswick clubhouse in 2014.

Strike’s body was found opposite the Keilor Cemetery after he was dumped there by another Bandido member.

Walker cut ties with the gang in 2021 during his stint in prison and, after being released, walked into a highly paid union position the following year, earning upwards of $200,000 annually.

There is no suggestion Walker is involved in any bikie stand over tactics.

He is a close associate of Melbourne underworld figure Toby Mitchell – also a former Bandido.

Walker ran to Mitchell’s aid after he was shot by masked gunmen outside the Bandido’s clubhouse in Brunswick in 2011.

It has long been suspected one of the gunmen was Gavin Preston, who was publicly shot dead outside Sweet Lulus cafe last year.

Originally published as CFMEU delegate and former Bandidos bikie Johnny ‘Two Guns’ Walker to return to boxing ring